Planned Road Closure On Cookeville’s South Walnut Ave Thursday

Cookeville residents can expect a road closure on South Walnut Avenue starting on Thursday morning. From 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM, South Walnut Avenue will be closed between East Stevens Street and Stout Street. The temporary closure allows the Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control to install a new water service For any questions or […]
Putnam Ag Extenstion Office Holding Open House For Public

The Putnam County Agriculture Extension Office is celebrating its return to open doors and full business hours Tuesday. County Director Michelle Parrott said it is an exciting time to reengage the community while doors for closed during the pandemic. Parrott said that from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM when people stop by, they will get […]
Putnam Co. Vaccine Drive-Thru Changing Hours Of Operation

Putnam County’s drive-thru vaccination site at the fairgrounds is changing its hours. Starting this week, the South Walnut Avenue location will operate Monday through Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday noon to 6:30 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to noon. Antone 16 and older is eligible to be vaccinated in Putnam County. No pre-registration is […]
South Walnut Ave. Home Heavily Damaged In Fire

A South Walnut Avenue home suffered heavy damage after a fire Sunday. According to Cookeville Fire Chief Daryl Blair, fire crews arrived on scene to flames coming out of the door and windows of the home. Blair said the house was occupied at the time by the renter who escaped with no injuries. However, two […]